Lot 472
[Washington D.C.] National Washington Monument Contribution Receipt, receipt showing beautiful engraving of proposed monument design (pantheon base: 250 feet, height 100 feet, Obelisk: 500 feet), with engraved "Earnestly recommended to the favour of our countrymen" comprising engraved signatures of Taylor, Fillmore, J.Q. Adams, Webster, Polk, Gallatin and Clay, the contribution of $2 to the erection of the monument notated by David Douglas as agent, horizontal fold, Very Fine and scarce.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $450
Lot
473 
Collected Wash'n D.C., Mar 4 9 AM., clear strike on side flap (opened out for display), on orange buff cover bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, tied by circular grid duplexed with "Washington D.C. Mar 4" small cds to Philadelphia Pa, tiny edgewear, F.-V.F., A rare Washington D.C. carrier marking. Scott No. 65 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $100